The creative world can be both a joy and a juggernaut. One day you’re buzzing with ideas, the next you’re staring at the ceiling at 3am wondering if the work is about to dry up, if another crisis is looming, or how to balance your ethics with the realities of paying clients. And then there’s the big life stuff, like what your career looks like after kids.

Here, we dive into the questions that weigh heavy on creative minds. Ageism, job security, the value (and cost) of awards, staying relevant when the economy’s wobbling… plus whether it’s worth pushing for change as a junior, if B Corp certification is more than a badge, and how to keep your creative fire lit without burning yourself out.

These aren’t pep talks or sugar-coated answers. They’re honest conversations with people who’ve been in the thick of it, sharing the truths they’ve learned and the practical ways they’ve managed to keep going. Because thriving in this industry isn’t about pretending the challenges don’t exist — it’s about finding ways to do good work and stay human while you face them.

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